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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 480.06 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 480.06 and 212.12 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 480.06 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/480.06 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 480.06 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 101,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,830.33/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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